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01/23/12--21:01: Miami Heat gets day off following lethargic loss to Bucks (chan 1477207)

After watching a tired, turnover-plagued Heat team lose to the Bucks, the Heat coach gave his players their first day off since Dec. 26.


01/23/12--21:01: Short schedule a pain all around the NBA (chan 1477207)

This was supposed to be the most engaging regular season ever, the games coming at you at a furious pace, the superstars dazzling almost every night as the league tries to fit in a marathon’s worth of games into a 10K window.


01/23/12--21:59: Blazers down Kings 101-89 (chan 1477207)

Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers returned home from a six-game road trip with a 101-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.


01/24/12--18:55: Knicks snap 6-game skid, rout Bobcats 111-78 (chan 1477207)

Tyson Chandler had 20 points and 17 rebounds as the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 111-78 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.


01/24/12--21:01: Chris Bosh saves the day as Miami Heat defeats Cleveland Cavaliers (chan 1477207)

Chris Bosh scored 35 points to help the Heat overcome an off night by LeBron James and the continued absence of Dwyane Wade.


01/24/12--21:01: Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade will travel to Detroit but playing status unclear (chan 1477207)

<span class="bold">Dwyane Wade</span> participated in parts of Tuesday’s shootaround, and he will make the trip to Detroit, but his status remains day-to-day.


01/24/12--21:10: Miami Heat’s double play at point guard (chan 1477207)

Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole were on the floor together for the final five minutes of the game, when the Heat’s offense was at its best.


01/24/12--22:15: Aldridge, Camby lead Blazers past Grizzlies 97-84 (chan 1477207)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Marcus Camby grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97-84 on Tuesday night, snapping the Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak.


01/25/12--07:45: Miami Heat (12-5) at Detroit Pistons (4-14), 7:30 p.m. (ET) (chan 1477207)

With or without Dwyane Wade tonight the Miami Heat should have no trouble with the host Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.


01/25/12--10:15: Timberwolves, Love reach 4-year extension (chan 1477207)

Kevin Love watched friends Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook sign five-year extensions this season and was ready to do the same with the Minnesota Timberwolves.


01/25/12--18:40: Cavs outhustle Knicks 91-81 (chan 1477207)

After he dressed following another disturbing loss, Carmelo Anthony was asked about his injured right thumb, the All-Star's newest ailment.


01/25/12--18:45: Wizards beat Bobcats 92-75 in Wittman's first game (chan 1477207)

Nick Young scored 20 points, and Andray Blatche had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 92-75 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night in Randy Wittman's first game as coach.


01/25/12--19:05: Deron Williams, Humphries lead Nets past 76ers (chan 1477207)

Deron Williams scored 34 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26.8 seconds left in overtime, to help lift the New Jersey Nets to a 97-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.


01/25/12--19:35: Recap: Detroit vs. Miami (chan 1477207)

LeBron James scored 32 points, including the final six from the foul line to help the Miami Heat earn a tough 101-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons.


01/25/12--19:35: James' late FTs give Heat 101-98 win over Pistons (chan 1477207)

LeBron James scored 32 points, including the game's last six from the free throw line, to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-98 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.


01/25/12--19:35: Jackson, Jennings lead Bucks over Rockets (chan 1477207)

Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds after Andrew Bogut sprained his left ankle, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.


01/25/12--19:51: Thunder top Hornets for 10th win in 11 games (chan 1477207)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 10th win in 11 games, 101-91 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.


01/25/12--19:56: Granger, Hibbert lead Pacers (chan 1477207)

Danny Granger scored 22 points Wednesday night and the Indiana Pacers became the first visiting team to win on Chicago's home floor this season, beating the Bulls 95-90.


01/25/12--20:01: Bonner, Blair pace Spurs' 105-83 blowout of Hawks (chan 1477207)

Matt Bonner and DeJuan Blair both scored 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the surging Atlanta Hawks their first lopsided loss of the season, 105-83 on Wednesday night.


01/25/12--20:06: Minnesota wins 105-90 after Mavs get title rings (chan 1477207)

Kevin Love had 31 points and 10 rebounds after signing his new contract and the Minnesota Timberwolves handed defending NBA champion Dallas another ceremonious loss, 105-90 Wednesday night.


01/25/12--21:01: Early NBA lessons for South Florida’s Brandon Knight of the Detroit Pistons (chan 1477207)

This isn’t exactly the rookie season Pistons guard <span class="bold">Brandon Knight </span>envisioned when he decided to walk away from the University of Kentucky after his freshman season and declare for the NBA Draft.


01/25/12--21:01: LeBron James, Chris Bosh lead Miami Heat in win over Detroit Pistons (chan 1477207)

LeBron James scored 32 points, including 13 of 14 from the free-throw line — six in the final 79 seconds — for the hard-fought victory.


01/25/12--21:36: Raptors get first win in Salt Lake City since 2004 (chan 1477207)

Jose Calderon hit a 3-pointer to tie it at the end of regulation and the Toronto Raptors rallied from an 18-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 111-106 in double-overtime Wednesday night.


01/25/12--21:46: Gallinari helps Nuggets rout Kings (chan 1477207)

Danilo Gallinari celebrated a contract extension by scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets routed the Sacramento Kings 122-93 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and fifth in a row on the road.


01/25/12--22:06: AP Source: Gordon rejects Hornets' extension offer (chan 1477207)

Guard Eric Gordon has turned down a four-year extension offer from the New Orleans Hornets, according to a person familiar with the situation.


01/25/12--22:06: Curry has 32 points, Warriors top Blazers 101-93 (chan 1477207)

Stephen Curry scored a season-high 32 points and added seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors extended their recent home dominance against Portland with a 101-93 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.


01/25/12--22:26: Lakers hold off Clippers in city rivalry game (chan 1477207)

Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for a 96-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in another testy edition of their cross-hallway rivalry.


01/26/12--18:11: Chris Bosh no longer the odd man in Miami Heat’s Big 3 (chan 1477207)

After struggling to fit in last season with the Heat, Chris Bosh is finding his rhythm and emerging as a leader.


01/26/12--20:09: Celtics erase 27-point deficit, beat Magic 91-83 (chan 1477207)

Paul Pierce had 24 points and 10 assists, and E'Twaun Moore added 16 points to help the Boston Celtics erase a 27-point deficit and beat the Orlando Magic for the second time this week, 91-83 on Thursday night.


01/26/12--22:44: Clippers hold off Grizzlies for bounce-back win (chan 1477207)

Blake Griffin scored 20 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Los Angeles Clippers hung on in the fourth quarter for a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.


01/27/12--07:54: New York Knicks (7-11) at Miami Heat (13-5), 8 p.m. (ET) (chan 1477207)

Carmelo Anthony was unable to explain the Knicks' offensive troubles following their most recent defeat. New York will need to a quick fix this evening as they visit one of the league's top-scoring teams in the LeBron James-led Miami Heat.


01/27/12--15:31: Wade back after 6-game absence (chan 1477207)

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will make his return to the lineup on Friday night against the New York Knicks.


01/27/12--18:31: 76ers rout Bobcats in front of 'Fresh Prince' (chan 1477207)

Lou Williams scored 17 points and Jrue Holiday had 15 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-72 on Friday night.


01/27/12--19:16: Williams leads Nets past Cavaliers, 99-96 (chan 1477207)

Deron Williams scored 27 points and the New Jersey Nets won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 99-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.


01/27/12--19:26: Rubio lifts Timberwolves to 87-79 win over Spurs (chan 1477207)

Ricky Rubio scored nine of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and dished out 10 assists to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 87-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.


01/27/12--19:26: Hawks stun Pistons 107-101 in OT (chan 1477207)

Joe Johnson scored 28 of his 30 points after halftime, including a tying 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in regulation, and the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Detroit Pistons 107-101 in overtime Friday night.


01/27/12--19:36: Demps: Hornets looking to trade C Kaman (chan 1477207)

The Hornets have decided to trade Chris Kaman, who won't be playing while the club looks for teams interested in making a deal for the veteran 7-foot center, general manager Dell Demps said.


01/27/12--19:41: Budinger, Scola lead Rockets past Wizards (chan 1477207)

Chase Budinger scored a season-high 21 points and Luis Scola added 19 points to help the Houston Rockets blow out Washington 103-76 on Friday night.


01/27/12--19:41: Hornets end 9-game skid with 93-67 win over Magic (chan 1477207)

Carl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.


01/27/12--19:46: Rose has season-high 34, Bulls beat Bucks 107-100 (chan 1477207)

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.


01/27/12--19:56: James, Wade lead Heat over Knicks, 99-89 (chan 1477207)

LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.


01/27/12--20:01: Recap: Miami vs. New York (chan 1477207)

Dwyane Wade sparkled in his return to the lineup, scoring 28 points, and the Heat withstood a bevy of three-pointers from New York to earn a 99-89 victory over the short-handed Knicks.


01/27/12--20:06: Beaubois, Odom lead Mavs past Jazz (chan 1477207)

Roddy Beaubois had a season-high 22 points and Lamar Odom added 19 points, his most since joining the Mavericks at the start of the season, to lead Dallas to a 116-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.


01/27/12--20:41: Nuggets win 6th straight, 96-81 over Toronto (chan 1477207)

Rudy Fernandez scored a season-high 23 in his return from a sore Achilles as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 96-81 on Friday night.


01/27/12--21:00: Finally, Flash is back for Heat (chan 1477207)

<span class="bold">Dwyane Wade</span> made his first start in two weeks Friday night after missing six games with a sprained right ankle.


01/27/12--21:37: Knicks’ attack of threes posed trouble for Miami Heat (chan 1477207)

The Knicks rained three-pointers on the Heat in the first three quarters before Miami finally clamped down.


01/27/12--21:41: Wade has resounding return in Miami Heat’s win over Knicks (chan 1477207)

After missing six games with a sprained ankle, Dwyane Wade came back with a bang, scoring 28 points to lead Miami over New York.


01/27/12--21:42: It lacks punch, but Heat-Knicks still a heavyweight bout (chan 1477207)

The New York Knicks might be a mess but there’s still life in the old rivalry with the Miami Heat.


01/27/12--21:46: Aldridge leads Blazers past Suns 109-71 (chan 1477207)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and seven rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers blew out the Phoenix Suns 109-71 Friday night for their sixth straight win at home.


01/27/12--22:11: Thunder top Warriors 120-109 to start road trip (chan 1477207)

Kevin Durant had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook dazzled with 28 points and 11 assists and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder started a critical road stretch with a 120-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.